McCulloch MAC 3-14XT User Manual

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McCulloch MAC 3-14XT Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-stroke
Engine Displacement	38 cm³
Power Output	1.4 kW
Weight	4.7 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.25 l
Bar Length	14 inches

Summary

Instruction Manual Overview

Important Information

Please read these instructions carefully and ensure understanding before using the unit.

Component and Symbol Identification

General Danger Warning

This chain saw can be dangerous; improper use may cause serious or fatal injury.

Personal Protective Equipment

Always wear appropriate ear, eye, and head protection during operation.

Safe Operating Posture

Always operate the chain saw using two hands for better control.

Kickback Hazard Warning

Avoid contacting the guide bar tip with objects to prevent sudden upward movement.

Instruction Manual Reference

Read and understand the instruction manual before operating the chain saw.

Safety Rules and Precautions

Plan Ahead for Safe Operation

Read manual, restrict use to adults, plan operation, and clear work area.

Safe Operating Practices

Wear protective gear, use hearing protection, keep bystanders clear, and do not operate when fatigued.

Safety Equipment Checks and Saw Maintenance

Safety Equipment Inspections

Check chain brake, throttle lock-out, chain catcher, and vibration damping system.

Maintaining Good Working Order

Service by dealer, keep handles dry, tighten caps, use recommended parts.

Fuel Handling Precautions

Do not smoke, eliminate sparks, mix and pour fuel in outdoor areas.

Kickback Hazards and Control

Understanding Kickback Types

Describes rotational kickback, pinch-kickback, and pull-in kickback.

Preventing Pinch-Kickback

Be aware of obstructions, cut one log at a time, and avoid twisting the saw.

Preventing Pull-In

Begin cutting at full speed, use wedges, avoid cutting with tip.

Reducing Kickback Chances

Recognize kickback, avoid tip contact, keep area clear, keep chain sharp and tensioned.

Maintaining Control During Operation

Stand correctly, use both hands, avoid overreaching, do not cut above shoulder height.

Kickback Safety Features and Assembly

Kickback Safety Features

Reduced-kickback guide bar, low-kickback chain, handguard, and handlebar positioning.

Assembly: Attaching Bumper Spike

Instructions for attaching the bumper spike using screws.

Bar and Chain Installation and Tensioning

Bar and Chain Installation Steps

Detailed steps for loosening brake nuts, removing spacer, aligning pin, and mounting bar.

Chain Tensioning Procedure

Check chain tension by rotating; adjust by turning screw 1/4 turn while lifting bar.

Bar Maintenance, Spark Plug, and Carburetor

Guide Bar Maintenance

Clean oil holes/groove, file burrs, replace worn/bent/cracked bars.

Spark Plug Replacement

Remove cylinder cover, pull boot, replace plug, and reinstall cover.

Chain Sharpening Recommendation

Complicated task requiring special tools; professional sharpening recommended.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Adjust idle speed screw (T) clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease.

Storage Preparation

Stop engine, drain fuel, clean unit, store in a dry, safe area out of reach of children.

Engine Starting Procedures

Cold Engine Starting Procedure

Follow steps for primer bulb, choke, and starter rope pulls for cold start.

Warm Engine Starting Procedure

Steps for starting a warm engine using half choke and starter rope.

Difficult or Flooded Engine Starting

Procedure for clearing a flooded engine and starting it.

Chain Brake Functionality

Braking Function Control Test

Check chain brake by running engine at full throttle and activating brake.

Inertia Activation Control Test

Test inertia brake by dropping saw onto a stump with engine off.

Cutting Methods and Tree Felling

Important Cutting Points

Check tension, cut wood only, keep chain out of dirt, practice cutting.

Felling Large Trees

Use notch method, cut on side in desired fall direction, then make felling cut.

Notch Cut and Felling Technique

Describes notch cut, felling cut, hinge formation, and use of wedges.

Bucking Fallen Trees

Important Bucking Points

Do not stand on log, cut one log at a time, use sawhorse for small logs.

Types of Bucking Cuts

Describes overcutting and undercutting techniques.

Bucking Without Support

Overcut 1/3 log diameter, roll over, and finish with second overcut.

Bucking With Support

First cut on pressure side (1/3 diameter), finish with second cut.

Limbing, Pruning, and Service

Limbing and Pruning Safety

Be alert for kickback, avoid climbing trees, watch for springback, limit pruning.

Limbing Technique

Limb after tree is cut down, leave larger limbs for support.

Pruning Technique

Make 1/3 cut, full cut, then third overcut leaving a collar.

Maintenance Schedule Overview

Lists checks and cleaning tasks before each use, after each use, and at specific hour intervals.

Air Filter Cleaning

Wash filter in soap and water, rinse, air dry, and add a few drops of oil.

Detailed Maintenance Procedures

Guide Bar Service

Clean oil holes/groove, file burrs, replace worn/bent/cracked bars.

Spark Plug Service

Remove cylinder cover, pull boot, replace plug with Champion RCJ-7Y, reinstall.

Idle Speed Adjustment (T)

Adjust idle speed screw (T) to correct chain movement at idle.

Storage Procedures

Stop engine, drain fuel, clean unit, store in safe area away from children and flames.

Troubleshooting and Compliance

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Lists engine start issues, idle problems, acceleration issues, smoking, and chain movement with causes and remedies.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Declares compliance with EU directives for machinery, EMC, and noise emissions.

Technical Data Sheet

Engine Specifications

Details cylinder volume, stroke, idle speed, max speed, and power.

Ignition and Fuel Systems

Lists ignition system manufacturer, type, spark plug, fuel capacity, and oil capacity.

Weight and Noise/Vibration Levels

Provides weight, noise levels, and vibration levels for handles.

Chain and Bar Specifications

Lists bar lengths, recommended lengths, usable cutting length, chain speed, and link thickness.